-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, MOn7MZAFX/vYMhf5rzGq1yfeHoDQlh/LxYOKs54EB4o5x43+nWzLMofW+jLZbMlD JdguPgj+jRz8tP7LBdjzUg== 0001116679-03-001363.txt : 20030508 0001116679-03-001363.hdr.sgml : 20030508 20030508160659 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001116679-03-001363 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20030507 ITEM INFORMATION: Other events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial statements and exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20030508 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NORTHWESTERN CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000073088 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931] IRS NUMBER: 460172280 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10499 FILM NUMBER: 03688249 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 125 S DAKOTA AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 1100 CITY: SIOUX STATE: SD ZIP: 57104 BUSINESS PHONE: 6059782908 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 125 S DAKOTA AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 1100 CITY: SIOUX STATE: SD ZIP: 57104 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: NORTHWESTERN PUBLIC SERVICE CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 nw8k.txt - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 7, 2003 NorthWestern Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 0-692 46-0172280 (State or other (Commission File (IRS Employer jurisdiction of Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 125 South Dakota Avenue 57104 Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) (605) 978-2908 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Item 5. Other Events On May 7, 2003, NorthWestern Corporation (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Lawrence J. Ramaekers had been elected to fill a vacant spot on the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Ramaekers will serve as a Class III director. The term of service for the Company's Class III directors ends in May 2003, but the Class III directors will continue to serve on the Company's Board of Directors until the Company's next annual meeting, when they will stand for re-election. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated May 7, 2003 * filed herewith 2 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. NorthWestern Corporation By: /s/ Eric R. Jacobsen ------------------------------------ Eric R. Jacobsen Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer Date: May 8, 2003 3 Index to Exhibits ----------------- EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENT - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 99.1* Press Release of NorthWestern Corporation dated May 7, 2003 * filed herewith 4 EX-99 3 ex99-1.txt EX. 99.1: PRESS RELEASE EXHIBIT 99.1 [LOGO OMITTED] NorthWestern Corporation News Release NYSE:NOR Contacts: Investors/Media: Roger Schrum 605-978-2848 roger.schrum@northwestern.com - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RAMAEKERS JOINS NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - May 7, 2003 - NorthWestern Corporation (NYSE: NOR) today announced that Lawrence J. Ramaekers, retired president and chief executive officer of ANC Rental Corporation, the owner of Alamo Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental Systems, Inc., has been elected to join the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Ramaekers has specialized in corporate turnarounds for more than 25 years. Prior to serving as CEO for ANC Rental, he was CEO for United Companies Financial Corporation, Umbro International, Inc.; Medical Resources, Inc.; Centennial Technologies, Inc.; Color Tile, Inc.; and Family Restaurants, Inc. He also served as a turnaround advisor to a number of other public and private companies and worked with the turnaround management firm of AlixPartners, LLC from 1982 through 2000. He holds a BS degree in chemical engineering from the University of Florida and an MBA from the University of Michigan. He was honored as the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Turnaround Management Association. "We are pleased to have Larry joining our board. He has a stellar track record of working with troubled companies to get them back on their feet. His involvement and counsel will be important to NorthWestern's board as the Company undergoes its turnaround initiatives," said Gary G. Drook, chief executive officer. About NorthWestern NorthWestern Corporation is one of the largest providers of electricity and natural gas in the Upper Midwest and Northwest, serving more than 598,000 customers in Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. NorthWestern also has investments in Expanets, Inc., a provider of networked communications and data services and solutions to mid-sized businesses nationwide; and Blue Dot Services Inc., a provider of heating, ventilation and air conditioning services to residential and commercial customers. ### -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----